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W217 GSO

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW217 GSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024

BOTH OUTER SILL AREA DAMAGED

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded BOTH (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2024

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached FRONT BUSH BOLT LOOSE (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH OUTER SILL AREA DAMAGED

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded BOTH (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2023

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake limit just met

Fail 13 Nov 2021

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake limit just met

Pass 22 Oct 2020 69,089 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2019 62,393 miles

BOTH SILLS CORRODED AT REAR

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 62,390 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH SILLS CORRODED AT REAR

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 56,540 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust joint small leak

Fail 18 Apr 2018 56,478 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust joint small leak

Pass 18 Apr 2017 51,055 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Apr 2017 51,055 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 45,061 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 44,463 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 44,462 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 43,825 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 43,824 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 43,543 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE MOUNT BRACKET BROKEN

Pass 2 Nov 2011 39,061 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 35,529 miles

Both front tyres worn approx 3mm @ 205/55 r16 w

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 33,480 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 31,770 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 30,413 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 30,413 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

air bag warning light on dash

Pass 24 Jul 2006 27,332 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 22,338 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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W217 GSO is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 82,227 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W217 GSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 26 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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W217 GSO is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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